Customer Reviews

Schwinn Southport Men's Cruiser Bike (26-Inch Wheels)

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

It was just what I expected of a US$160 bike with no aluminum frame. It took me less than 10 minutes to assemble. So many people admire my bike... inlcuding me of course! It's such a great looking bike for that money and with great geometry. I'm 6'1" and I feel pretty comfortable although I usually don't ride for more than one hour.
The breaks did require a bit further tweaking but still deserves 5 stars.

The bike needed some work right out of the box. The front wheel wobbled badly and made the brake pads rub. I spend a few minutes tuning up the spokes and got the wheel true. The seat that came with the bike seemed not to be the correct one. I had to mount the seat on the very rear of the seat bracket to get it somewhat level. The chain was not properly threaded through the rear derailer. It was rubbing across the metal bracket and not threaded through the gears. I bent the bracket back and threaded the chain through the gears. If I would have rode it with out threading the chain properly, the chain would have jammed and probably broken the derailer. This was an obvious error and makes me wonder who put the bike's rear chain assembly together and where was the quality control.

After spending a couple hours assembling and fixing everything the bike performed well. The seating position and swept-back handlebars made for a very comfortable ride. It is stylish and the price was very good. If you are handy or are willing to take the bike to a shop for the initial setup I would recommend this ride.

This bike came partially assembled from the factory. The brakes rub on the wheels despite numerous attempts to adjust them. The bike is too short from the seat to handlebar (I'm only 5'-7") making the bike hard to ride. The wheels (rims) are not true and you can watch the front tire whobble as you ride. Would I buy one again? NO!

This bike is ok for the money. My wife has the Woman's version of the same bike. It takes a bit of time to adjust the brakes and gears. The instructions are terrible as they are for several genres of random bikes they make and nothing matches the bike they came with. Still over all they work fine and Look like they will last many years of cruising the neighborhood.

Bike was easy to assemble and in perfect condiction when it arived. My husband uses it to ride to work everyday. Only a couple of miles but 7 gears is more than enough. Can't beat the price.

I ordered this bike thinking it's a Schwinn, it's got to be a decent bike. When it arrived, I assembled what was not already done-not a big deal, but the brakes where impossible to adjust. I wanted to take it for a test drive to find myself come to a complete halt. Literally, the first 3 seconds of taking off, the whole gear shifter broke and went into the spokes in the tire and the chain was hanging there. If you want a cheap bike that's going to break literally before you get to ride, buy this one.

I was disappointed in my bicycle. The back tire (wheel) is out of round and the brake drags all the time no matter what I do. So each time I ride I set it to a place where it won't drag and then never use that brake! It is pretty cheaply made and had to be completely assembled at home. I guess you get what you pay for!

I am not a biker at all. I was looking for a very simple, inexpensive bike that I could use for my new 2 mile commute to work.

I got the bike in a prompt fashion. The first problems occurred right out the box. First, like another reviewer, my seat was ripped. It looked like someone had taken a bite out seat cushion. Then I searched for the instructions, and it was this thick book with tons of instructions. I was totally lost. I had to call Schwinn for help. Now this my only positive part of the review, the customer service I received at Schwinn was pretty good. I think they have this cadre of elderly women who really know their bikes. Anyway, she explained to me that the bikes come mostly assembled and that I had to x,y and z. My issue is that Schwinn should have provided this information in the product. They need to revamp their instruction so dummies (i.e. me) can use it.

When I put the bike together, another issue arose. Basically the wheels need to be retreaded. I had to go to the bike store and pay $20 for them to tightened up the spokes. My bike still has some brake issues. The brakes don't work perfectly.

Too many headaches for the price. I should have just either not bought a bike online or bought another bike.

This model is a cool vintage styled bike. At around fifty lbs. this thing is no lightweight by any means. I've seen aluminum framed variants but they're pricey. Being somewhat mechanically inclined will be a plus in assembling, setting up and adjustments. Proper fitment for the individual rider goes without saying. You'll most likely have to adjust the derailer for proper operation. Same goes for the brakes. I had the thing apart and back together twice just to lay hands on it and make sure everything was to my liking. I splurged and added a Brooks B67 seat, new old stock Torrington signal pedals and rocket shaped grips to compliment the old school style of the bike. I also picked up a pair of reproduction fenders to later chop, paint and install. Good winter project. A NOS aluminum 'rat trap' rack should make fetching the mail more fun than walking. That'll be on as soon as I install the threaded studs in the frame dropouts so I can quickly install and detatch the rack with stainless wing-nuts. The wheels run pretty true but I plan to pick up a spoke wrench to pull them dead center. The chain guard is on the flimsy side and needed alignment to keep the crank from hitting it but I plan to remove it and give it along with the fenders I'd gotten elsewhere, a coat of rattle can spray-on truck bed liner to protect the back sides and reinforce them. I'd picked up a repro chrome springer front end and head set for it but don't plan to run it until I can source a proper front brake since it has no provisions for anything but maybe a 'found' caliper or expensive drum or disc brake set up. They were otherwise originally found on coaster brake bikes and the later 'Crate' models. All in all, this is a nice bike. Just don't think that you're going to be pleased with it unless you properly set it up. Mine sits behind me, in the next room. Fun just to look at really. Most people that see it think it's too cool foor school.

Bought this bike for my son for his birthday, and he loved it. It is a very good looking bicycle, and seems to be built well. Had a little problem putting the front wheel on, (Forks where too close and very hard to seperate) but overall a very nice bike.